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Man Falls From 10th Floor; Diwali Lights Suspected Cause
5 Nov
Summary
- A 28-year-old software programmer died after a fall from the 10th story.
- The incident occurred while he was reportedly installing Diwali lights.
- Post-mortem results are pending to determine if the fall was accidental or self-inflicted.
A 28-year-old man lost his life after falling from the 10th floor of The Leaf housing society in Sector 85, Gurgaon. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning. Authorities suspect the man, a software programmer and son of a senior Border Security Force officer, may have tripped while attempting to install Diwali lights from his 10th-floor balcony.
Family members and residents rushed him to a hospital, but he was declared dead upon arrival. Investigators from the Kherki Daula police station have inspected the apartment and collected statements. They are also reviewing CCTV footage to reconstruct the events leading to the fall. The pending post-mortem examination report is crucial, as it is expected to shed light on whether the fall was accidental or intentional. The results will guide further investigation into the case.
After the autopsy, the body was handed over to the family on Thursday. The deceased lived with his mother in the apartment and was unmarried. The investigation aims to conclusively establish the circumstances surrounding his death.
